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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.42, 24,411.63 and 7,504.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.42, 24,411.63 and 7,504.55 is: 11,256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.42 : 24,411.63 = 7,504.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.42/24,411.63 = 7,504.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.42x = 24,411.63 × 7,504.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.42x = 183,198,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,198,253.33/16,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,256.82

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